Mukut Das

Padma Shri awardee Birubala Rabha, a crusader against witch-hunting, passed away at the age of 75 after battling cancer. Learn about her inspiring journey and contributions to women empowerment.

Birubala Rabha’s experience as a crusader against witch-hunting since 1985 contributed to the drafting of the Assam Witch Hunting Act. Former DGP Kuladhar Saikia acknowledges her practical experience and advocacy in the fight against witch-hunting.

AAP in Assam releases a report card criticizing the BJP-led government in Assam for failing to fulfill promises made during the elections. The report highlights issues such as the NRC update, price hike in essential commodities, and job promises. AAP accuses the government of betraying the state's trust and weakening the economy for political gain.

The fishery department of the state government has collected fish samples and sent them for formaldehyde testing to research institutes in Guwahati and Cochin. The case involves a petition seeking a ban on transportation of fish with formaldehyde to the state. High court directed the department to take action to restrict the use of formaldehyde in fish.

A 33-year-old Indonesian national was detained at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati for smuggling cocaine inside his stomach. The accused concealed pellets filled with cocaine, each approximately 10 grams in size. The pellets were safely recovered after being extracted from his stomach.

A BJP MLA criticizes a cabinet minister for 'spoiling thousands of votes' in the Lok Sabha elections and urges the Chief Minister to intervene. Recent dissent within the Assam BJP leadership highlighted.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) questions if Assam government is withholding evidence in the case of felling thousands of trees for the national highway expansion from Guwahati to Goalpara. Get insights on the latest developments.

GUWAHATI National Green Tribunal Goalpara 3rd edition of ET Rail Show

"In a significant stride towards bolstering security measures, police in Kulgam today installed an innovative Artificial Intelligence-based facial recognition system at Navyug Tunnel Qazigund to identify and track individuals involved in criminals activities, including history sheeters, drug peddlers, OGW (over ground workers), absconders and members of banned organisations etc," a police spokesman said.

GUWAHATI: Senior Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) leader Thaneswar Boro , who had played a key role in the formation of the party and laying the foundation